Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: holding back

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After both Coach Johnson and Coach Ryan Hunt (who was holding back tears as he praised Williams), Amaris stood up and gave praise to God and his family for this opportunity.

Source: https://www.clintonnc.com/top-stories/93674/star-duo-ink-d1

“Agreement was reached on nearly all issues that were holding back progress.

Source: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2023/06/01/zambia-debt-relief-talks-miss-5th-mou-deadline/

Airports, on the other hand, say a divergence of fortunes is holding back investment, after staff shortages and other snafus caused backups that ruined many holidays last summer.

Source: https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41154775.html

Are Conservative anti-immigration policies, fronted by Suella Braverman (seen here with Jeremy Hunt, left, Rishi Sunak and Dominic Raab) holding back Scottish agriculture?

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/23367099.scotland-needs-get-grip-stand/?ref=rss

Bolden reportedly “sounded as if he was holding back tears when addressing Bennett.”

Source: https://abovethelaw.com/2023/02/reed-smith-a-scott-bolden-benchslap/

But overall are we seeing in the client conversations around maybe more holding back or cutting discretionary spend as CVK mentioned in the opening remarks?

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4640470-hcl-technologies-ltd-adr-hcthy-q2-2024-earnings-call-transcript?source=feed_all_articles

But Turkey is still holding back, demanding the extradition of people in Sweden it claims to have links to the Kurdistan Workers’ party (PKK) – designated as a terrorist group by Turkey, the EU and the US – or to banned cleric Fethullah Gülen.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jan/21/turkey-condemns-burning-of-quran-during-far-right-protest-in-sweden

Carrying into next week, Union is holding back to back victories and is one game away from taking the No. 2 spot in the Carolina 1A looking to take that place next week with games against Rosewood and the No. 1 North Duplin Rebels.

Source: https://s24477.pcdn.co/sports/66034/in-the-diamond-preview-3

Concerning 2023 guidance, the company is holding back because its customers and operators haven't given guidance input in regard to whether or no activity is going to increase in 2023, or to what level.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4571692-klx-energy-services-momentum-may-continue-over-next-year?source=feed_all_articles

Fifth-year senior Erik Stevenson tried holding back tears in the press conference following the game.

Source: https://wvmetronews.com/2023/03/16/notebook-wvu-endures-sudden-end-to-season-after-february-push/

However, the storytellers didn't quite earn it, holding back too much about Fury's relationship to him for too long.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/secret-invasion-season2-setup/

Industry experts believe consumers are holding back on multiple purchases from mid-market chains, to give them space in their budgets to buy fewer, higher-end items.

Source: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/astounding-aussie-fashion-brands-in-demand-second-hand-20230922-p5e6x9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_business

LNG buyers are holding back purchases and requesting looser delivery terms to avoid any potential impact.

Source: https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41208805.html

Love Island 2023: Is having a ‘type’ holding back your dating life?

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/8-home-repair-jobs-to-tackle-quickly-before-they-cost-you-a-fortune-b2352130.html

Many of us will have already planted our spring-flowering bulbs, including daffodils, crocus and grape hyacinths – but holding back tulips until November may reap greater rewards.

Source: https://www.newsletter.co.uk/lifestyle/homes-and-gardens/this-is-why-you-should-plant-your-tulip-bulbs-in-november-4400411

Meanwhile, Shayne shared his own thoughts on the situation, posting that he had been "holding back for some time."

Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/alexgurley/natalie-lee-shayne-jansen-perfect-match-application

"Russia under Putin has searched for things to destroy that are holding back the country," Garner told the Pushkin House gathering.

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/russia-putin-fascism-youth-1.6842657?cmp=rss

"Several factors are holding back retailers and other firms from taking on empty stores, including the costs crunch and lower shopper footfall due to the shift towards hybrid working and online purchasing."

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65494782?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Sharing a video of her TV screen featuring the professional dancers' opening number, Gemma wrote on her Instagram Story: "Genuinely emotional watching the group number to Disney," alongside an emoji of a face holding back tears.

Source: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/showbiz-news/gemma-atkinson-left-emotional-leaves-27866490